Fort Lauderdale City Mayor

Fort Lauderdale, FL

City Nonpartisan

Current Incumbent

Dean Trantalis

Nonpartisan

In office since January 2025

Next Election

Nov 7, 2028

Term Length

4 years

Number of Seats

1

About this position

The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.

Eligibility requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Must be a registered voter
  • Must be a resident of the district
  • Candidate must be a qualified elector and resident of the city for 6 months and at least 21 years old.

Filing information

Elections office

115 S. Andrews Ave., Rm 102 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Phone: 954-357-7050

Fee & signature requirements

Filing fee is $100; signature requirement is 0.

Filing instructions

Submit paperwork to the county supervisor of election's office.

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